https://i.redd.it/kivm8jyehm4e1.jpeg
created by como365 on 03/12/2024 at 11:54 UTC
331 upvotes, 11 top-level comments (showing 11)
We are excited to announce an opportunity to help Missourians and the Missouri River that our state is named after. During December this giving campaign will raise money for the nonprofit **Missouri River Relief**. Every dollar we raise will be matched by Reddit itself (up to $20,000) meaning we could raise over $40,000! **To give visit https://givebutter.com/riverrelief-reddit24[1]** *only funds raised at this link Will be counted.*
1: https://givebutter.com/riverrelief-reddit24
The Communications Director of Missouri River Relief, Steve Schnarr, will be joining us for an old-school **Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) on Friday December 13, from 10-2.** You will have the opportunity to ask him questions about both the Missouri River and/or Missouri River Relief. Until then, here is some more information:
Missouri River Relief's mission is to engage individuals and communities along the Missouri River in the exploration, enjoyment, restoration and care of the river through hands-on river cleanups, education programs and recreation.
Since 2001, Missouri River Relief has been bringing people to the Missouri River. More than 33,000 volunteers have removed over 2 million pounds of trash from the river. They've worked with more than 40,000 students and teachers to help develop a relationship with the river. Thousands of people have experienced the Missouri River for the first time at one of their events. Each summer, hundreds of adventurers paddle their way across the state in the "Missouri American Water MR340", celebrating its 20th year in 2025.
They love getting to share the story of this river... Like "what forces shaped the Missouri River into the river it is today, or "where does all of the trash we pick-up come from and where does it all go", or "How did this cool pre-historic fish become endangered?" "Who were the people that lived here long before we did?" We host a monthly Big Muddy Speaker Series that explores topics like these each month. *See you on the river!*
**Donate using GiveButter here:** https://givebutter.com/riverrelief-reddit24
Learn more about their programs at www.riverrelief.org
Comment by Ernesto_Bella at 03/12/2024 at 13:34 UTC
47 upvotes, 3 direct replies
Who threw a giant tortilla chip into the river?
Comment by SavageFisherman_Joe at 03/12/2024 at 15:05 UTC
19 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Hell yeah!
Comment by General_Step_7355 at 03/12/2024 at 14:38 UTC
14 upvotes, 0 direct replies
I'm glad you guys got those quesadillas to those hungry people.
Comment by como365 at 03/12/2024 at 13:33 UTC
14 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Stay tuned for update posts and more information about the coming AMA.
Comment by thatwolfieguy at 03/12/2024 at 18:44 UTC
10 upvotes, 1 direct replies
I'll be giving my usual donation in January. Keep up the awesome work!
Comment by AuthorityAnarchyYes at 03/12/2024 at 14:00 UTC
8 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Where’s the salsa? We need salsa!!!!
Comment by ChasingBooty2024 at 03/12/2024 at 15:08 UTC
8 upvotes, 0 direct replies
I would love to have this happen on the little blue river as it runs into Longview. My wife and I take grocery bags to fill as we walk but they fill up in no time.
Comment by BowDown2No1ButCrypto at 03/12/2024 at 23:11 UTC
4 upvotes, 0 direct replies
This is making me want some tortillas and salsa, lol.
Comment by nettiemaria7 at 03/12/2024 at 19:13 UTC
5 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Thats cool. Thanks. :)
Comment by Conscious_Scene2431 at 04/12/2024 at 00:46 UTC
3 upvotes, 1 direct replies
My mom gifts my family a $500 donation to a nonprofit of our choice instead of sending us presents or cash. We always direct her to Missouri River Relief.
Special thing about our gift is that our ggg grandfather died crossing the Missouri River while icy from Leavenworth, KS, to the Farley, MO, bottoms during a hunting trip. Used to be the Missouri froze over before the Corps of Engineers narrowed the river to prevent flooding.
He as a German settler in Leavenworth, KS, and fought in the Civil War as a Union Officer. I think about him often.
My 4 brothers pick their own favorite and they live in other cities and have other interests, mostly to veteran organizations in their area.
Comment by JollyRScaper at 15/12/2024 at 17:49 UTC
2 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Is that a giant quesadilla?
